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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,667.96, 1,377,984.64 and 590,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,667.96, 1,377,984.64 and 590,787 is: 815,181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,667.96 : 1,377,984.64 = 590,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,667.96/1,377,984.64 = 590,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,667.96x = 1,377,984.64 × 590,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,667.96x = 814,095,411,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,095,411,511.68/998,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,181.27

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